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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND GREENWAYS

ACT OF 1995

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Fogarty, Shallcross Smith, Tanzi, Hull, J. Lombardi,
Carson, Cotter, Donovan, Spears, and McEntee

     Date Introduced: February 17, 2023

     Referred To: House Environment and Natural Resources

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Section 42-125-7 of the General Laws in Chapter 42-125 entitled "Rhode

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Island Greenways Act of 1995" is hereby amended to read as follows:

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     42-125-7. Greenways map. Greenways map and signage.

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     (a) The council shall oversee the preparation of a state greenways map for public

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distribution, which map shall show the location of greenways and trails, scenic roads, watershed

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boundaries, major rivers and water bodies, natural resource and recreation areas, and cultural

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resources, including historic districts, and any other information the council may deem appropriate.

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     (b) The department of transportation, upon request from the council, the local city or town

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council, or a local watershed council, shall install the appropriate approved road signage to indicate

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the location of those features enumerated in subsection (a) of this section.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND GREENWAYS

ACT OF 1995

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     This act would require the department of transportation to install signs indicating locations

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of greenway areas upon request by municipal or watershed authorities.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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